Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
Katy Perry Calls 16-Year-Old Olivia Ximines ‘A Young Brandy’ After Incredible ‘American Idol’ Audition
etcanada.comOne 16-year-old, in particular, impressed the “American Idol” judges during Sunday’s show. Olivia Ximines belted out “Language” by Tori Kelly, with her stunning vocals and incredible dance performance at the start earning her a golden ticket to Hollywood.
Katy Perry gushed, “I think you have a phenomenal voice on you. You can hear that you are 16, that’s OK. “You are a delight, you have such a joy and a positivity around you,” as Luke Bryan shared Perry’s sentiment.
Perry exclaimed, “It’s like Brandy!” RELATED: Katy Perry Calls Danny La Rota The Most Original ‘American Idol’ Contestant Ximines, from California, was joined by her fellow Orange Vista High School troupe dancers at the start of the clip.
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